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Disease Cough

Name Cough
Synonym Coughs
Definition A sudden, audible expulsion of air from the lungs through a partially closed glottis, preceded by inhalation. It is a protective response that serves to clear the trachea, bronchi, and/or lungs of irritants and secretions, or to prevent aspiration of foreign materials into the lungs.
Categories Respiratory tract disease | Signs and symptoms
MeSH® ID D003371

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1. Diseases ← Respiratory Tract Diseases Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated phenotype references Has associated exposure references ← Respiration Disorders Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated phenotype references Has associated exposure references ← Cough Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated phenotype references Has associated exposure references
2. Diseases ← Pathological Conditions, Signs and Symptoms Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated phenotype references Has associated exposure references ← Signs and Symptoms Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated phenotype references Has associated exposure references ← Signs and Symptoms, Respiratory Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated phenotype references Has associated exposure references ← Cough Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated phenotype references Has associated exposure references

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Cough Has associated chemicals Has associated genes Has associated phenotype references Has associated exposure references
  Neuropathy, Hereditary Sensory And Autonomic, Type I, With Cough And Gastroesophageal Reflux